Description
Soft, sweet buns with raisins inspired by Indian bakeries, perfect for tea-time or a light breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup plump raisins
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add sugar, melted butter, salt, cardamom powder, and half of the flour. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and fold in the raisins.
- Divide into equal portions and shape into round buns.
- Arrange buns on a parchment-lined baking tray and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best taste, serve warm and consider spreading with butter or jam. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg